Not much has separated the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers over the first two games of the American League Division Series.

Both clubs won a game with a 3-2 final score, and the tightness of series figures to continue when the Mariners battle the Tigers in Game 3 on Tuesday in Detroit.

The Tigers won the series opener in 11 innings while Seattle followed up with its win to avoid a 0-2 hole.

"We got the split. We feel pretty good about it," said Jorge Polanco, who hit two solo homers for the Mariners in Game 2. "It is an away game, and we're just going to go out there, trying to stay focused, trying to compete and trying to win."

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch saw a missed opportunity but also is aware his club has to move on.

"Obviously it's a frustrating loss because every loss at thi

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